Levonorgestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol (Oral Route)

Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

1. Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
2. anxiety
3. bloody stools
4. blurred vision
5. breast tenderness, enlargement, discharge
6. changes in skin color, pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
7. chest pain or discomfort
8. chills
9. clay-colored stools
10. confusion
11. cough
12. dark or cloudy urine
13. decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
14. diarrhea
15. difficult, burning, or painful urination
16. difficulty in speaking
17. dizziness or lightheadedness
18. double vision
19. dull ache or feeling of pressure or heaviness in the legs
20. fainting
21. fast heartbeat
22. fever
23. fluid-filled skin blisters
24. frequent urge to urinate
25. headache, severe and throbbing
26. inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
27. inability to speak
28. itching of the vagina or outside the genitals
29. itching skin near damaged veins
30. light vaginal bleeding between regular menstrual periods
31. loss of appetite
32. nausea
33. nervousness
34. pain during sexual intercourse
35. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back or neck
36. pelvic pain
37. pounding in the ears
38. sensitivity to the sun
39. skin thinness
40. slow or fast heartbeat
41. slow speech
42. stomach bloating and cramping
43. stomach pain and tenderness
44. stopping of menstrual bleeding
45. sweating
46. swelling, pain, or tenderness in the upper abdominal area
47. swollen feet and ankles
48. tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over the affected area
49. thick, white curd-like vaginal discharge without odor or with mild odor
50. troubled breathing
51. twitching, uncontrolled movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
52. unpleasant breath odor
53. unusual tiredness or weakness
54. vomiting
55. vomiting of blood
56. yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not known

1. Acne
2. changes in appetite
3. changes in weight
4. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
5. decreased milk production
6. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
7. mental depression
8. patchy brown or dark brown discoloration of the skin

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Portions of this document last updated: July 01, 2024

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